For anyone who isn't familiar, Edgar Farms (Innisfail) last week started retailing this year's crop of locally grown asparagus at the Garrison Farmer's Market. As far as I'm concerned, there is no better asparagus available in Calgary. In addition to being local, the cold-weather growing conditions make for a sweet and complex flavor. The asparagus is harvested by hand and immediately bathed in ice water to nullify the field growing conditions. I heartily enjoy eating this asparagus raw. I can't say the same for the Safeway variety.
Try it. It's not cheap, but make sure to factor the quality as well as the fact that it's pre-split at the tough point. There is no need to trim the asparagus further.
I talked to the gals at the booth this weekend and they say this is the second weekend their asparagus has been available. It will only be available until the end of June.
If you haven't tried it, I encourage you to. It is awesome.
Location.......If you are facing the main entrance of the market, enter the far left door and it's the first stall on your left.
While you're at it, try the Gull Farms tomato and pepper stall.....they rarely disappoint.
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